Earth breaches 1.5 °C climate limit for the first time: what does it mean? Humanity is nearing the end of what many thought was a ‘safe zone’ as climate change worsens Continue
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Scientists have shown neurotransmitters in the human brain are active during the processing of the emotional content of language, providing new understanding into how people interpret the significance of words Continue
How Will We Know We’re Not Alone? Exoplanet experts are probing for signs of alien biospheres hundreds of light-years away. Continue
More than 3 billion people experienced their hottest year ever in 2024 because of anthropogenic climate change. The world is speeding toward its 1.5°C warming target Continue
The psychology of the Sour Grape Effect: Why a small fruit became synonymous with things not working out as we had hoped Continue
LA fires could drastically drive up insurance premiums — and test California’s new market rules Continue
Why are we still arguing about the health effects of moderate drinking? Observational studies are inherently ambiguous Continue
Planting the wrong trees in the wrong places can diminish their cooling benefits. Researchers discovered that in hot, compact cities, narrow species and sparse planting strategies work best Continue
Loneliness is linked to ill health through its effect on protein levels, new research suggests Continue
Eating low-carbon foods helps reduce emissions, but some foods actually suck up carbon from the atmosphere, leaving the climate in a better place. Continue